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- Phantom Blade Zero launches on PS5
S-GAME's kungfupunk action game, listed for 10/29/26 on PS5.
- The Journey of Crimson Desert Continues with Charting the Unknown
Since its launch in March, the world of Crimson Desert — where Kliff and the Greymanes fight to rebuild what they lost — has grown with each update. Alongside improvements, the game has received brand new content,…
- Raiders of the North for Age of Empires IV is Available Now
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- METRO Redux Next-Gen Update Out Now for XBOX Series X|S
The METRO Redux Next-Gen Update is out now on XBOX Series X|S consoles. Right now, you can experience both METRO 2033 & Last Light Redux with an unprecedented degree of immersion, thanks to performance improvements,…
- Free Play Days – WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea, and EVERSPACE 2
Your weekend quest starts with Free Play Days! WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, Darkwood, Spirittea, and EVERSPACE 2 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday…
- Once Human: From A Misplaced Lighthouse to the Living Ocean of Isles of Abyss
We recently released Isles of Abyss – the largest free expansion in Once Human history – on XBOX Series X|S. Now that players have had taken some time to chart these dangerous waters, we wanted to take this opportunity…
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- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: All You Need to Know
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- MW4 Season 1 goes live November 6: new maps, X01 in DMZ, two new weapons
Backstab, Canyon and a reimagined Shoot House at launch. The Cronen Osprey AR and CSG-35 SMG are in the Battle Pass. Warzone adds Hajin and Zodiac.
- Football Manager 27: The Real World of Football Meets Your Digital Decisions | Official XBOX Podcast
On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re sitting down with the team behind Football Manager 27. The long running franchise is back and better than ever with all of the info, stats, insights, and more you’ll…
- Minecraft arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with Vibrant Visuals
Enhanced Switch 2 version listed for October 27.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 comes to Switch 2
Nintendo lists the Switch 2 version for October 23, with Campaign, Multiplayer and DMZ.
- Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D Final Fantasy
Turn-based RPG listed for October 22 on Switch 2 and Switch.
Release dates from official platform-holder pages; dates can differ by platform and region.
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- GTA 6 Preload Guide: Date, Time, File Size, and How to Be Ready for Nov 19
GTA 6 digital preload opens Nov 12, 2026 for digital pre-orders; launch is Nov 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Official dates, reported file size, sources.
- GTA 6 Editions and Price: Standard vs Ultimate, Pre-Order Bonuses, and Physical vs Digital
GTA 6 Standard is $79.99 and Ultimate $99.99. Pre-order bonus, physical code-in-box, and upgrade path, from Rockstar and Take-Two.
- MW4 Mission List: All 16 Campaign Missions in Order (and What Each One Unlocks)
All 16 Modern Warfare 4 campaign missions in order, with each completion reward from Activision. Mission names cited from Polygon and KeenGamer.
- Who Is The Archer in MW4? Mads Mikkelsen's Villain, Explained (Spoiler-Light, Then Spoilers)
Who is The Archer in Modern Warfare 4? The campaign villain, reported by Variety and Polygon to be played by Mads Mikkelsen. Spoilers clearly marked.
- Is MW4 Multiplayer Out? Yes, Since Oct 23. Here's How to Get In
Yes: MW4 multiplayer has been live since Oct 23, 2026. Platforms, online subscription per platform, PC requirements and Game Pass status, from Activision.
- Activision Locks In Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 for Nov. 6 at Midnight ET; Warzone Intel Due Nov. 2
MW4 Season 1 starts Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET, per Activision. What is in it and what is still unconfirmed.
- Rockstar Drops "Pusher" and Dates Justice's 30-Track GTA VI Score for Dec. 11
Rockstar dates the 30-track GTA VI Original Score by Justice for Dec 11, 2026 and releases "Pusher" feat. Gesaffelstein.
- Apex Legends: Cipher Lands Nov. 3 With a Crypto Rework, Akimbo Wingman and Ranked Legend Bans
Apex Legends adds Cipher on Nov 3, 2026, with a Crypto rework, Strongholds and Kings Canyon Evolved slated for early 2027. Per EA.
- Helldivers 2 Patch 7.2.2 Buffs the AMW-20 APEX and Corrects Bushwacker Numbers
Helldivers 2 patch 7.2.2 buffs the AMW-20 APEX, fixes LAS-44 NOVA stats and corrects the SG-22 Bushwacker numbers. From the official notes.
- Phantom Blade Zero Streams on GeForce NOW at Launch; WoW: Forever Reward Coming Nov. 4
Phantom Blade Zero joins GeForce NOW among nine new games, plus a WoW: Forever reward for members. Per NVIDIA.
- Best MW4 videos this week (Season 1, loadouts, bunker codes)
This week's Modern Warfare 4 videos worth watching, embedded from creators' channels with credit.
- Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds a Silent Reload Toggle and Fixes Black Liquid on AMD GPUs
Counter-Strike 2's Oct 28 update adds a Hold/Toggle option for silent reloads and fixes black liquid on AMD GPUs. Official notes explained.
- Marvel Rivals Oct. 29 Patch: Night of Illusions Event, Winter Soldier Bundle and Gorr, Black Cat Fixes
Marvel Rivals Version 20261029: Night of Illusions event dates, Winter Soldier and Storm bundles, and fixes for Gorr, Black Cat and Invisible Woman.
- ARC Raiders Update 2.3: Heavy Shield Buff, Flame Spray Damage Up, Emperor Loot Reshuffled
ARC Raiders Update 2.3: Heavy Shield 80 to 90, Flame Spray 13/s, Firefly Burner rework, Emperor loot changes and a new patch cadence.
- Phantom Blade Zero Is Out: Steam Chart Debut, PC Requirements and Price
Phantom Blade Zero launched Oct 28 on PC and PS5: $59.99 on Steam, official PC requirements (145 GB SSD), and its Steam chart debut.
- Xbox Free Play Days This Weekend: WUCHANG, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea and EVERSPACE 2
Free on Xbox this weekend: WUCHANG, Darkwood, Spirittea and EVERSPACE 2 for Game Pass members, Dead by Daylight for everyone. Dates and deals.
- Metro Redux Next-Gen Update Is Out on Xbox Series X|S: 4K/60, 120 FPS Mode and Xbox Ally Support
Free Metro Redux next-gen update on Xbox Series X|S: 4K/60 or 120 fps, Xbox Ally support and Play Anywhere, ahead of METRO 2039 on Feb 4, 2027.